You do know that other religions try and practice this same thing too right? Abstinence isn't just a Christian thing. And isn't it a little weird that they wear a finger which essentially marries them to god? And if you use two forms of contraception, condoms and the pill, and the woman still becomes pregnant, isn't that a miracle or something?
"I'm 14, and I've already committed myself to my wife/husband who I don't even know yet!"
Right. Great Idea. Good thinking. Or, maybe, you can have premarital sex free of guilt or horror or shame, and still have a meaningful relationship with that person and maybe whoever comes next. Be smart about it, use contraception. Don't sleep around. Heck, stay abstinent if you really want to. Just make up your own mind about it. Don't let people "tell you what's right." Myself included in that statement.
yes because this guy waited so long..his wedding nite im sooo sure he prob seized on top of her for 30 seconds then went to bed...awesome sexual experience
This is a program put on by The Silver Ring Thing and is no laughing matter. The consequences of being sexually active in todays society can be deadly.
No, don't get me wrong, sex is a wonderful gift from God but it is intended to be in the context of marriage. When you play around before marriage you play around with the chances of contracting an STD. If you avoid getting a deadly disease you run the risk of bringing children into this world who's parents haven't made a commitment to each other and a child really needs to have two committed parents to bring up a well balanced child.
While I do agree with the risks and the fact that unplanned parenthood is definitely a bad thing, the fact is abstinence only education DOESN'T WORK. These teens are no less likely to have sex, and since no one bothered to tell them about contraceptives, the risk for STDs and pregnancy is actually higher. This isn't helping the kids. It's actually increasing the chances of what it claims to avoid.
I agree that abstinence ONLY education doesn't work. My oldest son (he is 17 now) has went to two of these events. What makes the difference is that he went WITH his church youth group. They ALL have made commitments to wait to get married to have sex. They encourage each other and their "peer pressure" is to stay pure. The kids in the group also have a firm moral foundation to start with in their Christian homes and families.
As for encouraging the use of condoms, I believe that it gives kids a false sence of security. They think they are SAFE. In fact many people get pregnant using condoms and the aids virus is even smaller than sperm. THE ONLY WAY to avoid pregnancy and STDs is abstinence. However, if there is no absolute moral code or expectation of celibacy instilled in children and supported by a loving family and supportive celibate friends this is almost impossible.
This is a CHRISTIAN EVENT, hosted by a CHRISTIAN ministry. If you don't like CHRISTIAN VALUES.... don't go. Nobody forces these kids to attend. They want to make good choices and develop good moral sexual boundries. No, Symos, you can't keep people from getting horny, but you CAN limit your exposure to sexually explicit images, lyrics and situations. If these kids want to be pure, SUPPORT them, don't mock or ridicule the ministry that wants to help them make that decision.
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hyhu84 1 year ago
Great. God Bless a virgin America
hyhu84 1 year ago
"Sorry ladies" Corny!
foreal1992 2 years ago
You do know that other religions try and practice this same thing too right? Abstinence isn't just a Christian thing. And isn't it a little weird that they wear a finger which essentially marries them to god? And if you use two forms of contraception, condoms and the pill, and the woman still becomes pregnant, isn't that a miracle or something?
Cpeiffer 2 years ago
@Cpeiffer yeah, but christians are the only ones that do it in such a retarded way
bretthetroll 1 year ago
"I'm 14, and I've already committed myself to my wife/husband who I don't even know yet!"
Right. Great Idea. Good thinking. Or, maybe, you can have premarital sex free of guilt or horror or shame, and still have a meaningful relationship with that person and maybe whoever comes next. Be smart about it, use contraception. Don't sleep around. Heck, stay abstinent if you really want to. Just make up your own mind about it. Don't let people "tell you what's right." Myself included in that statement.
catsallmighty 2 years ago 4
yes because this guy waited so long..his wedding nite im sooo sure he prob seized on top of her for 30 seconds then went to bed...awesome sexual experience
Ututwhynot 3 years ago
2:28 "This ring is a constant reminder of your husband or your wife."
No it isn't. It's a symbol of enslavement and religious indocrination fuel by completely unfounded and idiot superstition.
MetalMassacre005 3 years ago
Is this a comedy show?
Raikuswe 3 years ago
This is a program put on by The Silver Ring Thing and is no laughing matter. The consequences of being sexually active in todays society can be deadly.
newgenesis1 3 years ago
OH NOES
HAEV SECKS AND UL DIE LOL
thecursethestray 3 years ago 8
Yeah, the species could continue. Oh the horror.
TheDarkLord404 3 years ago
No, don't get me wrong, sex is a wonderful gift from God but it is intended to be in the context of marriage. When you play around before marriage you play around with the chances of contracting an STD. If you avoid getting a deadly disease you run the risk of bringing children into this world who's parents haven't made a commitment to each other and a child really needs to have two committed parents to bring up a well balanced child.
newgenesis1 3 years ago
Isn't that what condoms are for? Can't stop people getting horny.
Symos 3 years ago
While I do agree with the risks and the fact that unplanned parenthood is definitely a bad thing, the fact is abstinence only education DOESN'T WORK. These teens are no less likely to have sex, and since no one bothered to tell them about contraceptives, the risk for STDs and pregnancy is actually higher. This isn't helping the kids. It's actually increasing the chances of what it claims to avoid.
catsallmighty 2 years ago
I agree that abstinence ONLY education doesn't work. My oldest son (he is 17 now) has went to two of these events. What makes the difference is that he went WITH his church youth group. They ALL have made commitments to wait to get married to have sex. They encourage each other and their "peer pressure" is to stay pure. The kids in the group also have a firm moral foundation to start with in their Christian homes and families.
newgenesis1 2 years ago
As for encouraging the use of condoms, I believe that it gives kids a false sence of security. They think they are SAFE. In fact many people get pregnant using condoms and the aids virus is even smaller than sperm. THE ONLY WAY to avoid pregnancy and STDs is abstinence. However, if there is no absolute moral code or expectation of celibacy instilled in children and supported by a loving family and supportive celibate friends this is almost impossible.
newgenesis1 2 years ago
This is a CHRISTIAN EVENT, hosted by a CHRISTIAN ministry. If you don't like CHRISTIAN VALUES.... don't go. Nobody forces these kids to attend. They want to make good choices and develop good moral sexual boundries. No, Symos, you can't keep people from getting horny, but you CAN limit your exposure to sexually explicit images, lyrics and situations. If these kids want to be pure, SUPPORT them, don't mock or ridicule the ministry that wants to help them make that decision.
newgenesis1 2 years ago